American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD)

Link: http://www.aatod.orgDescription: The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) was founded in 1984 to enhance the quality of patient care in treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive methadone treatment services throughout the United States. AATOD works with federal agencies and state substance abuse authorities concerning opioid treatment policy. Currently, the methadone treatment system is experiencing major changes as accreditation is implemented as the new federal oversight standard. AATOD continues to work with federal and state agencies to assist our members on complying with these standards, ensuring that they receive technical assistance necessary to make the transition. Subjects: Methadone maintenance | Drug abuse treatmentCategories: Organizations and Advocacy | Treatment

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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/about/csat.aspxDescription: The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). CSAT was created to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services for alcohol and drug problems. CSAT's initiatives and programs are based on research findings and the general consensus of experts in the addiction field that, for most individuals, treatment and recovery work best in a community-based, coordinated system of comprehensive services. Subjects: Drug abuse treatmentCategories: Government Agencies - U.S.

Link: http://www.datos.org/Description: DATOS reports national patterns of treatment effectiveness in the U.S. during the 1990's (much like DARP in the 1970's and TOPS in the 1980's). Three addiction research centers and NIDA scientists conducted the treatment process and follow-up outcome studies (TCU, NDRI, UCLA, NIDA). Over 85 publications are available at the web-site. Data files are available from SAMHDA. Subjects: Drug abuse treatmentCategories: ATOD Research Centers - U.S.

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European Association for the Treatment of Addiction

Link: http://www.eata.org.uk/Description: eATA is the largest membership organisation for the independent drug and alcohol treatment and aftercare sector. Our aim is to ensure that people with substance dependencies get the treatment they need. We work with providers, referrers, commissioners and policymakers to improve access and quality in the sector. Through our presence on working groups and at consultation events, eATA is able to continually raise the concerns and needs of the independent sector. Subjects: Drug abuse treatmentCategories: Organizations and Advocacy | Treatment

Link: http://www.unodc.org/treatment/index.htmlDescription: Created by United Nations Office on Drug Control (UNODC) to promote and support evidence-based and ethical treatment policies worldwide. Treatnet promotes diversified, effective and quality drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation services, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care. It is working to remove barriers to low-cost, effective and evidence-based drug treatment services in developing countries. Treatnet is being implemented for a period of three years (2009-2011) in drug treatment resource centers in 26 countries in 5 regions. The strategy to achieve these goals includes Advocacy, Capacity building and Service improvement.
Publishes brochures in multiple languages; publishes toolkits, training package. The Library page is at
http://www.unodc.org/treatment/en/publications.html Subjects: Drug abuse treatmentCategories: Treatment | Government Agencies - International

Link: http://www.nida.nih.gov/CTN/Description: Multi-site drug abuse treatment clinical research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in 1999. NIDA and treatment researchers, and community-based service providers cooperatively develop, validate, refine, and deliver new treatment options to patients in community-level clinical practice.
Additional information and its publications can be viewed on the web site for the CTN Dissemination Library: http://ctndisseminationlibrary.org. Subjects: Drug abuse treatmentCategories: ATOD Research Centers - U.S. | Treatment

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Public Health Seattle and King County, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention

Rx Database; Psychotherapeutic Medications 2011: What Every Counselor Should Know

Link: http://www.findrxinformation.org/Description: Developed by the Mid-America ATTC, the Rx Database www.findrxinformation.org is designed as a "desk-top reference" of medications commonly prescribed in the treatment of persons with alcohol, drug and mental health conditions.
This searchable database offers up-to-date information on generic and brand name medications. It is intended to provide a basic understanding of medication dose, frequency, side effects, emergency conditions, abuse potential, cautions and considerations for pregnant women. Subjects: Pharmacotherapy | Drug abuse treatmentCategories: Government Agencies - U.S. | Treatment